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SOS

SZA · 2022

68 min · 23 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · neo soul

A genre-blurring exploration of heartbreak and self-discovery wrapped in lush R&B melodies and sharp lyrical insight.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • introspective late-night moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • sparse, minimalist arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
SOS is SZA's highly anticipated sophomore album, following her critically acclaimed debut, Ctrl, released in 2017. At this point in her career, SZA had solidified her place in the contemporary R&B landscape, with growing commercial success and a Grammy nomination under her belt. The album arrives after a period of significant personal growth and industry recognition, marking her evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
H.E.R.· Jorja Smith· Kehlani
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 SOS 1:57
  • 2 Kill Bill 2:33
  • 3 Seek & Destroy 3:23
  • 4 Low 3:01
  • 5 Love Language 3:03
  • 6 Blind 2:30
  • 7 Used 2:26
  • 8 Snooze 3:21
  • 9 Notice Me 2:40
  • 10 Gone Girl 4:04
  • 11 Smoking on My Ex Pack 1:23
  • 12 Ghost in the Machine 3:38
  • 13 F2F 3:05
  • 14 Nobody Gets Me 3:00
  • 15 Conceited 2:31
  • 16 Special 2:38
  • 17 Too Late 2:44
  • 18 Far 3:00
  • 19 Shirt 3:01
  • 20 Open Arms 3:59
  • 21 I Hate U 2:53
  • 22 Good Days 4:38
  • 23 Forgiveless 2:21

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